What s more, HDTV utilizes a method of scanning called “progressive” scan, which creates flicker-free images on your screen. This creates text that is easier to read and fast-motion video that looks smoother.
You won’t know what we mean until you see it for yourself. You see, you re probably used to interlaced scanning, which renews its pixels in alternations. It starts with the odd lines and then goes to the even lines. That means you only see half of the screens pixels at any given moment. With HDTV progressive scan, though, you get as many as 1 million pixels on the screen at the same time.
As for choice in programming, Dish Network HDTV offers programming that matches the quality of its technology. You can access HDNet Movies with its exhaustive film library. For sports, try ESPN-HD, and for nature and science, try Discovery HD. Premium movie channels like HBO and Showtime are also available, as are standards like CBS and TNT. Amazingly, you can also order pay per view movies on your HDTV subscription. That makes for a wide array of options to utilize all 1 million pixels.